Wednesday, August 5, 2009

I haven't been cooking much lately. The Bozo's are keeping me very busy & it's been so hot, that I just haven't had the energy to get creative in the kitchen.Which is why a recipe like this suits me perfectly. It requires only one pot {easy clean-up} & cooks very quickly {less heat in the kitchen}.It's a great summer side dish with some fresh grilled fish, chicken, or lamb.Begin by pouring 1 1/3 cups water into a medium saucepan. Add 3 tablespoons of olive oil,2 teaspoons of honey & 1 teaspoon of ground cumin. Stir to combine & bring to a boil.Once boiling, add in 1 cup of couscous.Stir & cover the pot. Remove from the heat & let it sit for 5 minutes. Meanwhile, seed half of an English cucumber. Cut into a 1/4" dice.Halve & seed 4 fresh apricots.Cut them into a 1/4" dice as well.Next, chop some fresh mint {2 tablespoons}. When the couscous is finished cooking, remove the lid & fluff with a fork.Add the cucumbers, apricots, mint & a 1/4 cup slivered almonds. Season with salt & freshly ground pepper, to taste & stir to combine.Transfer to a bowl & serve immediately {warm}, or chill {for up to 2 days}.